Neurodivergence means that a person’s brain processes information in a way that is not typical of most people. Neurodiversity describes the idea that people interact with the world in many different ways.

We all know people who are neuro-divergent. We are often unaware that someone we are talking to is neurodivergent. Many conditions are considered neurodivergent. These include autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, Tourette’s syndrome, dyslexia, dyscalculia, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and others. In this service, we will hear three perspectives from neurodivergent adults.

These will be personal reflections by three speakers: One with Tourette’s syndrome, one with traumatic brain injury, and one with attention deficit disorder. You will hear some of our struggles and how we cope. You might be interested to hear some of our opinions and what we would like to see for the future of neurodivergent people, so that we can live with dignity. Let’s consider why neurodiversity is good for our communities and workplaces. This service connects to our first UU principle, “We affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person.”

Topics: UU Principles